I'm a singer/songwriter from NY, and I always knew at some point I would write a political song. Well, that time has come. I've written a song called Dear America that calls out Republican lawmakers on many of their shameful tactics. After I finished recording, I realized the song would be far more powerful with a video. And so, please check out Dear America if you feel so inclined. I'd love to hear your thoughts, whether you love it, or hate it. The song was recently posted on The Ed Show blog, and you can view it on youtube here:
Kind Regards, The Mad Lefty
Dear AmericaBy Elliot Astur (The Mad Lefty)
youtu.be/eb4aVCMLNwswww.themadlefty.com
Dear America, Dear America, Dear America...
I'm writing you this letter 'cause I think it's time we'd better reevaluate The kind of politicians that we vote into the Capitol to legislate
When they say we must address the deficit, then demand lower taxes on the filthy rich Are they siding with you, or just lining their own pockets
Do they care about you when they pronounce all they will do is obstruct and denounce When they threaten to shut the government down do they care about you Do they care about you
There is no hesitation when they're lying to the nation through the media Tax hikes, death panels, Fox News whipping up hysteria
When they pledge to repeal the health care bill and deny new coverage to 30 mil Are they fighting for you, or protecting their corporate donors
Do they care about you when they impede every good law we so desperately need When they hammer a bill that they won't even read do they care about you Do they care about you when they won't condemn bigotry toward our Muslim friends Talk about being unAmerican, do they care about you
When they vote against gays serving openly and expect them to die serving their country Are they speaking for you, or revealing their intolerance
Do they care about you when they confess, above all else and at your expense They wish to defeat our President, do they care about you
Do they care about you when they pronounce all they will do is obstruct and denounce When they threaten to shut the government down do they care about you
Dear America, Dear America, Dear America, do they care about you Dear America, Dear America, Dear America, do they care about you Do they care about you